ERIN – Gardeners can kick off the season by stocking up on some seeds and other supplies at the upcoming Erin Seedy Saturday.
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Say it Loud concert honoured Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage celebrated the history of Black music with the Say it Loud concert on Feb. 23.
Rea Garrison’s novel The Long Way Home tells tale of friendship
FERGUS – Rea Garrison was in Grade 6 when she first started working on her now-published novel, The Long Way Home.
Hundreds flock to Sportsplex for Retirement Show
FERGUS - There are numerous organizations nearby to help someone considering retirement – from finances, to fitness to funerals. Hundreds of people came to the Retirement Show on Feb. 23.
Guelph Wish Fund for Children celebrates 40 years with gala
GUELPH – The Guelph Wish Fund for Children recently announced its upcoming 40th anniversary gala, set to take place on April 13.
Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis celebrates International Women’s Day
GUELPH – Each year on March 8 International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.
Local groups contribute to MRI campaign
PALMERSTON - Harriston Kinsmen have committed to a $30,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign over the next five years.
Forge X Athletic Training Centre hosts family workout in support of Team Addy
FERGUS - A large crowd of all ages turned out at the Forge X Athletic Training Centre in Fergus on Saturday morning.
Comedian, juggler coming to Drayton Entertainment venues during March Break
CAMBRIDGE - Acclaimed juggling sensation Charles Peachock will be throwing caution to the wind this March Break – before catching it and doing it all again!
100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington present cheque for $11,200 to Elora House
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On Feb. 12, 100 Women Who Care Centre Wellington presented a cheque for $11,200 to Elora House.
Effective Speaking Contest held at Belwood Lions Club
BELWOOD - The Belwood Lions Club held its Effective Speaking Contest on Feb. 24.
Annual free skate returns to Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – Century 21 Excalibur Realty Inc. held its 15th annual free skate at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Feb. 19.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids event
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest community came out on Feb. 25 to bowl in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids event.
Children approached by adults
GUELPH – Police here are investigating separate incidents last week involving children being approached by adults before or after school.
Equine Guelph offers free body condition course on World Horse Day
GUELPH – Equine Guelph is offering its new online course, Introduction to Body Condition Scoring, free for horse owners and caretakers who sign up on March 1 at TheHorsePortal.ca